BISMARCK, N.D. (PPR) – North Dakota Dollars for Scholars is accepting applications for scholarships from North Dakota high school seniors and current college students, staring January first.

The program is open to students who will graduate from a North Dakota high school or home education program.

Program co-director Becca Larsen.

$290,000 is available for scholarships, and amounts between $600 and $2500 will be awarded. Larsen says students are using it.

The application deadline is April First.